Perfectionism Rewired

Neuroplasticity


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 In this Episode You’ll Learn:
  • How neuroplasticity works and why it’s crucial for perfectionists
  • The surprising difference in brain flexibility before and after age 45
  • Real-life coaching breakthroughs that prove brain rewiring is possible
  • Why *use it or lose it* is the key to changing perfectionist tendencies
  • The fastest way to stop rumination, self-doubt and overanalyzing mistakes

 Resources Mentioned In Episode 251:
  • Take your first step in rewiring Perfect Start Introductory Session
  • Magic Skill for Control of Emotions [Neuroscience Series #1] Perfectionism Rewired Ep. 248
  • How Perfectionist Brain *Actually* Works [Neuroscience Series #2] Perfectionism Rewired Ep. 249
  • Can't Stop Ruminating? Here's Why [Neuroscience Series #3] Perfectionism Rewired Ep. 250

 TIMESTAMPS:

00:00-Why Age 45 Is a Brain Plasticity Tipping Point
01:07-Analogy for what is neuroplasticity
02:52-Rewire your brain with Perfect Start Session
05:29-Framework for Rewiring Perfectionism Inside Out
06:10-Transformative Effects of Cognitive Flexibility

 Citations/Sources:
  1. Cramer, S. C., Sur, M., Dobkin, B. H., C. O'Brien, Sanger, T. D., Trojanowski, J. Q., … Haber, S. (2011). Harnessing neuroplasticity for clinical applications. Brain134(6), 1591–1609. https://doi.org/10.1093/brain/awr039
  2. Fuchs, E., & Flügge, G. (2014). Adult Neuroplasticity: More Than 40 Years of Research. Neural Plasticity2014, 1–10. https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/541870
  3. Green, C. S., & Bavelier, D. (2008). Exercising your brain: A review of human brain plasticity and training-induced learning. Psychology and Aging23(4), 692–701. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0014345
  4. Isheqlou, L.K., Soltanlou, M., Zarean, M., Saeedi, M.T. and Heysieattalab, S. (2023). Feedback-related negativity in perfectionists: An index of performance outcome evaluation. Behavioural Brain Research444, 114358–114358. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbr.2023.114358
  5. Petersen, J., Ong, C. W., Hancock, A. S., Gillam, R. B., Levin, M. E., & Twohig, M. P. (2021). An Examination of the Relationship Between Perfectionism and Neurological Functioning. Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy35(3), 195–211. https://doi.org/10.1891/jcpsy-d-20-00037

Perfectionism Rewired is committed to truth and accuracy through a perfectionist affirming lens, offering cutting-edge research on perfectionism, interoception + neuroscience, for the practical perfectionist who wants to enjoy the life they've worked so hard to create.

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